i remember seeing a few posts on the topic a while back at www.toymods.org.au, just want to know if there is any info out there on doing this conversion (if at all posssible)
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SW20 1UZ-FE V8
by The Wombat » Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:50 pm
Current Rides: manual supercharged AW11, 1993 ford fiestiva *BOTH FOR SALE PM FOR DETAILS*
Previous Rides
1995 Rover 220 GTI
1989 Fiat Tipo 1400
1986 AW11 MR2 "written off 7/5/05"
1983 Toyota Levin AE86 20v,1990 Tureno GT APEX, R31 GTR skyline, VK holden, EA Falcon, 2x1980 Mazda 626
Previous Rides
1995 Rover 220 GTI
1989 Fiat Tipo 1400
1986 AW11 MR2 "written off 7/5/05"
1983 Toyota Levin AE86 20v,1990 Tureno GT APEX, R31 GTR skyline, VK holden, EA Falcon, 2x1980 Mazda 626
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by Adamal » Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:22 pm
Holy shit dude, I need a change of underwear...
Although the wheelbase is longer... Handling characteristics would be very different in that car.
Although the wheelbase is longer... Handling characteristics would be very different in that car.
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by Silent Knight » Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:22 pm
You will be able to fit a 1UZ in there but it's going to be a very very tight squeeze. There's a dude down in manukau who has one in his MX5. 
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by The Wombat » Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:27 pm
there is a company up in brisbane in qld the built mx5 custom orders using the lexus 1UZ bullit engine they then tune them to 360KW N/A or 418K/w Turbo pretty hairy stuff but what do you expect for 115k.
at the end of the day it can be done.... i have just got to find a shop who will help me do it (if it happens it will be very unique to say the least):D
at the end of the day it can be done.... i have just got to find a shop who will help me do it (if it happens it will be very unique to say the least):D
Current Rides: manual supercharged AW11, 1993 ford fiestiva *BOTH FOR SALE PM FOR DETAILS*
Previous Rides
1995 Rover 220 GTI
1989 Fiat Tipo 1400
1986 AW11 MR2 "written off 7/5/05"
1983 Toyota Levin AE86 20v,1990 Tureno GT APEX, R31 GTR skyline, VK holden, EA Falcon, 2x1980 Mazda 626
Previous Rides
1995 Rover 220 GTI
1989 Fiat Tipo 1400
1986 AW11 MR2 "written off 7/5/05"
1983 Toyota Levin AE86 20v,1990 Tureno GT APEX, R31 GTR skyline, VK holden, EA Falcon, 2x1980 Mazda 626
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by 92GTApex » Wed Nov 10, 2004 12:02 am
They ended up lengthening the chassis 300mm (or was that 600mm 
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Would be very interesting to get a look at up close
Logan
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Would be very interesting to get a look at up close
Logan
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by 92GTApex » Wed Nov 10, 2004 12:16 am
Not such a big problem with a completely fabricated chassis and retaining the north south layout (From what I remember)
In other words, an SW20 silhouette
Logan
In other words, an SW20 silhouette
Logan
Current ride: 92 Levin GT Apex
Current project: 91 Levin GT Apex (Crashed - It wasnt me)
www.area-51.co.nz
www.toyperformance.org.nz
www.lextreme.com
http://toyspeed.blakjak.net/profiles/pr ... hp?id=1731
Current project: 91 Levin GT Apex (Crashed - It wasnt me)
www.area-51.co.nz
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by The Wombat » Wed Nov 10, 2004 9:41 am
time to see BNZ for a loan lol 
i think i can kiss goodbye to ever be able to do this in a semi stock sw20
i think i can kiss goodbye to ever be able to do this in a semi stock sw20Current Rides: manual supercharged AW11, 1993 ford fiestiva *BOTH FOR SALE PM FOR DETAILS*
Previous Rides
1995 Rover 220 GTI
1989 Fiat Tipo 1400
1986 AW11 MR2 "written off 7/5/05"
1983 Toyota Levin AE86 20v,1990 Tureno GT APEX, R31 GTR skyline, VK holden, EA Falcon, 2x1980 Mazda 626
Previous Rides
1995 Rover 220 GTI
1989 Fiat Tipo 1400
1986 AW11 MR2 "written off 7/5/05"
1983 Toyota Levin AE86 20v,1990 Tureno GT APEX, R31 GTR skyline, VK holden, EA Falcon, 2x1980 Mazda 626
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by Liloss » Mon Nov 15, 2004 11:35 am
why not just import a Cadillac FWD engine from the States? engine only costs $1000 USD ish and add some $$$$ for shipping...it would be far cheaper doing it that way rather than using the 1UZ-FE. its also bigger too!
and im sure if it fits in a AW11 im sure it will fit in a SW20 without needing to lengthen the chassis.
and im sure if it fits in a AW11 im sure it will fit in a SW20 without needing to lengthen the chassis.
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